The essential oil has muscle-relaxing properties, which are responsible for many of its benefits. It's important to pick an organic peppermint oil for treatment since it's free from synthetic ...

Complementary therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation include exercise, probiotics, peppermint oil ...

Q: I’ve had IBS most of my life. When I lived overseas many years ago, a doctor prescribed peppermint oil capsules. They worked wonderfully and were available at pharmacies. When I moved back to the ...

Fibre, antispasmodics and peppermint oil are all effective therapies for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and should become first-line treatments, according to a study on bmj.com today. National ...

Dear Dr. Douma: I have irritable bowel syndrome. It can be so terrible to live with -- you're almost housebound! I used to have diarrhea three to five times every morning, as well as a strong ache in ...

A refreshing seasonal favorite, mint offers more than festive flavor—it brings real health benefits when enjoyed mindfully.